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Meta AI on WhatsApp for Android could get support for voice inputs: Report

Meta AI on WhatsApp for Android currently supports text inputs, but the new beta version hints that voice support could be available alongside text input on the instant messaging platform soon

Meta reports better-than-expected sales in Q2, shares jump by 10%

Meta has been using AI to improve the way its advertisers can find interested users, adding efficiency to its most lucrative business

Pakistan's 'Beep' messaging app launch raises citizen concerns: Here's why

Previously referred to as a "WhatsApp killer," the Beep Pakistan app is being touted by the critics as part of a broader government strategy to control online discourse and limit access to informatio

Instagram to allow users create their own chatbots through AI studio

The broader universe of Instagram users will be able to make a themed chatbot for their profile, for example a bot focused on mixed martial arts, dining or pets

Tech wrap Jul 30: iOS 18.1 dev beta, WhatsApp, Realme 13 Pro series, more

iOS 18.1 developer beta introduces Apple Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro models. Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 for budget 5G smartphones. Realme 13 Pro series 5G smartphones launched

Now, you can recharge Delhi Metro pass on WhatsApp: Here is how it works

Powered by PeLocal, DMRC's WhatsApp-based ticketing service is available across all lines operating in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) regions, including Gurugram Rapid Metro

WhatsApp not planning to shut services in India: I&B Minister Vaishnaw

WhatsApp and its parent company Meta has not informed the government of any plans to shut down its services in India, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha on Friday. "Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has shared that WhatsApp or Meta has not informed the government about any such plans," Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply. Congress member Vivek Tankha had asked whether WhatsApp was planning to shut its services in India due to the government's directives to share user details. Earlier this year, WhatsApp had told the Delhi High Court that it will stop functioning in India if it was compelled by the government to break encryption of messages. WhatsApp and its parent company Meta had challenged the newly amended IT Rules contending that they violate the right to privacy and were unconstitutional. Responding to Tankha's question on curbs on social media platforms, Vaishnaw said the central government issues directions under Section

Meta AI gets support for Hindi, new features on WhatsApp, Instagram, more

Meta is also exploring ways to integrate AI into the Quest headset. In a preview, it shows how AI will allow users to ask questions about what they see in their surrounding

Tech wrap Jul 23: iOS 18, Redmi Pad Pro launch, WhatsApp, Vivo V40, more

Apple on track to publicly release iOS 18 in September. Xiaomi set to launch Redmi Pad Pro on July 29. WhatsApp tests Airdrop like offline sharing option on iOS. Vivo V40 launching in India soon

WhatsApp explores Airdrop like offline sharing file option on iOS: Report

Reportedly, the latest beta version of WhatsApp on iOS shows the Nearby Share option, which lets users to share data across platform wirelessly and without internet connection

Tech wrap Jul 22: Google Play Store, Meta Quest, OPPO K12x, iOS 17.6, more

Google will not allow low-quality Android apps on the Play Store from Aug. Meta to take on Apple's Vision Pro with a premium Quest MR headset, OPPO K12x 5G set to launch in India on July 29

Soon, WhatsApp could let you sign in using username on web client: Details

The anticipated Username feature for WhatsApp will allow users to connect without exchanging contact numbers. The feature is reportedly in works and Meta has not yet confirmed its availability

Tech wrap Jul 19: Google Pixel 9 series, GPT-4o mini, WhatsApp update, more

Google reveals Pixel 9 Pro first look, Pixel 9 Pro fold launching in India. OpenAI launches a new small GPT-4o mini AI model. WhatsApp's new message translation feature. Android 15 final beta

WhatsApp working on automated text translation for new messages: Report

WhatsApp will reportedly support only a select number of languages for message translation when the feature launches. This includes English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Arabic

Tech wrap Jul 17: Samsung Galaxy M35, WhatsApp Favorites filter, Meta, more

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G launched. WhatsApp gets a 'Favorites' filter for chats, calls. Meta launches verified plans for businesses on Facebook, Instagram in India. Google ends Notes experiment

Meta launches verified plans for businesses on Facebook, Instagram in India

Meta has expanded the business offerings to Instagram and Facebook platforms in India. Previously, it rolled out After Meta Verified for Businesses on WhatsApp

WhatsApp gets 'Favorites' filter for chats, calls: What is it, how it works

WhatsApp is rolling out the "Favorites" filter in graded manner, and it will arrive in coming weeks across platforms, including Android and iOS apps, web client, and desktop app

Tech wrap Jul 12: Reno 12 series, OnePlus 12R Sunset Dune, WhatsApp, more

OPPO launched the Reno 12 series. Apple to bring back camera parity between iPhone Pro, Max models this year. OnePlus 12R gets gold-pink themed 'Sunset Dune' colour option

WhatsApp explores Pixel-like transcription feature for voice notes: Report

Reportedly, voice message transcription feature is available in some regions to select beta tester on the Android app, but not on the iOS app

Samsung could expand Galaxy AI-powered 'Live Translate' feature to WhatsApp

Introduced with the Galaxy S24 series earlier this year, Live Translate uses on-device AI capabilities to offer real-time translations between languages for messages and calls